Breaking Benjamin recently released their 4th album "Dear Agony".
It keeps to the same Post Grunge/ Alternative metal/Hard Rock formula as in their previous albums, so if you are a fan, you will probably enjoy this. If not, you will probably be turned off by how similar it is to their previous outings.
1.Fade Away - As soon as the lyrics enter, you know you are listening to a Breaking Benjamin album. It works well, and like i said before, if you like their formula, you will probably enjoy it
7.5/10
2.I Will Not Bow - Probably one of the better songs on the album. This was the pre-released single for the album, and it sets the tone well for what to expect. It opens with a small guitar part that sets a nice tone. The vocals are solid on this one, and the accompanying instrumental mingles well.
8.0/10
3.Crawl - This one isnt my favorite. It opens up heavy, but the lyrics are pretty much the same thing you have heard in their other songs. The chorus is pretty good, and its still a decent song.
6.0/10
4.Give Me a Sign - One of the slower, more lighter songs on the album. This one is one of my personal favorites on the CD. The lyrics feel meaningful, and it has a nice tone around it.
8.5/10
5.Hopeless - This one is solid, but its not the best. on the other hand, its not the worst. Suffers from similar problems as crawl, but not as severely. Guitar is fairly solid.
7.0/10
6.What Lies Beneath - Slower than the others on the album. The tone of it is much lighter than the others. One of the better songs on the album.
8.0/10
7.Anthem of the Angels - EASILY the best song on the CD. Even if you dont like BB you should give this one a shot. The way the instruments set a tone works so well.. Its pretty chill.
10/10
8.Lights Out - Heaviest song here. it resembles some of their older songs in its manner, but has its own spin on it. If songs about vengeance aren't your cup of tea, id leave this one alone.
7.5/10
9.Dear Agony - The albums namesake. Its a moderate slow pace, but still holds its weight in the rest of the album. Plays out pretty well, give it a shot.
8.0/10
10.Into the Nothing - Another moderate paced song, but with a more fast paced chorus. Its not a bad song, but by this point the repetitive nature of the album sets in. I am a big BB fan so it doesnt bother me, but i can see why some would be turned off.
8.0/10
11.Without You - The last track on the CD is probably second only to Anthem of the Angels. It is probably enjoyable to most people, even if you don't like BB. Has a good tone, blends with the album well, and really sounds nice.
9.5/10
Average Score:
8.0/10
